“Far more people than were expected attended these activities,” said Bri Lane, the Talent Booker for Main Stage, at the Gay Pride Festival at Deering Oaks Park this afternoon. Lane, a musician, with a band performing at the Main Stage … Continue reading →

The annual Gay Pride Parade kicks off tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, June 18, at 1:00 pm at Monument Square.  This return follows a two year pause because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The route proceeds down Congress Street to Congress Square Park.  … Continue reading →

The embattled Chancellor of the University of Maine System, Chancellor Dannel Malloy, has had his contract extended until mid-July by the Trustees according to a statement issued by Margaret Nagle, spokeswoman for the System.  The statement is: “Upon advice of … Continue reading →

The long-awaited launch of the Food Truck Park, off Cutter Street on the east end of Portland. arrived this morning. But its arrival brought with it concerns for the future of the small businesses that have been forced off the … Continue reading →

“The first 200 years of Portland’s history is right here in this cemetery,” said Pete Weigel, who took this blogger on a spontaneous and abbreviated tour of Eastern Cemetery this afternoon where he  has conducted tours for the past twelve … Continue reading →

Small pizzas and beer are currently on the menu at a new outdoor restaurant  that opened over the Memorial Day weekend according to its owner Jeff Curran who is also a self-employed landscaper. But soon this brewery now zoned to … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine and its first attorney general, announced today the establishment of a cabinet on aging at a press conference at The Cedars, in Portland today.  Its purpose is to ensure … Continue reading →

Hundreds supporting gun violence legislation gathered below the steps of Portland’s City Hall after noon to state their cases in favor of gun violence protections for students and our democracy.  Speaker after speaker represented a wide variety of professions across … Continue reading →

Three suspects were arrested on Wednesday in the April shooting that killed Derald Coffin said Interim Police Chief F. Heath Gorham, at a press conference early this afternoon at Police Headquarters. The three are:  Damion Butterfield, of Saco; Thomas M. … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a March for Our Lives rally at Lincoln Park this Saturday, June 11.  The rally against gun violence begins at noon and runs until 2:00 pm. Participants will gather at the Park on Congress Street … Continue reading →